Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast
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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.  Want more? Join the Perplexed Society

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 169: JonBenét Ramsey

    While Kaydra gets some big episodes ready for you guys, enjoy this Netflix docuseries recap of "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?"  ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------ SOURCES:Netflix docuseries "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?"Reddithttps://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/theories-jonbenet-ramsey-case/https://websleuths.com/threads/jonben%C3%A9t-ramsey-case-my-theory-key-questions.730636/

    1h 54m

  2. MAR 4

    Episode 168: Alice Roosevelt & Jeanne de Clisson

    Historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich once said “well behaved women seldom make history.” Today I am going to tell you about two of these iconic women: rebels, the visionaries, and rule-breakers who refused to stay silent or sit still. From pirates to politicians, these women defied expectations, faced impossible odds, and still managed to leave their mark on history.Today’s episode is all about Alice Roosevelt and Jeanne de Clisson.  ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------ SOURCES: https://reagan.blogs.archives.gov/2023/04/17/white-house-kids-series-alice-roosevelt-longworth/https://www.whitehousehistory.org/alice-roosevelt-longworth-presidential-daughter-and-american-celebrityhttps://www.nps.gov/people/alice-roosevelt-longworth.htmhttps://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/encyclopedia/family-and-friends/alice-roosevelt-longworth/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alice-roosevelt-60-minutes/Wikipedia https://theroyalwomen.com/2021/12/20/jeanne-de-clisson/https://www.qaronline.org/blog/2021-01-20/pirate-profile-jeanne-de-clissonhttps://madelaneywrites.medium.com/jeanne-de-clisson-the-lioness-of-brittany-95288b20b597https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/jeanne-de-clissonhttps://www.thelandofdesire.com/2020/10/29/jeanne-de-clisson/https://www.piratesinfo.com/famous-pirates/jeanne-de-clisson/

    36 min

  3. FEB 25

    Episode 167: New Orleans Black History & Madame Lalaurie

    Today, we’re taking a journey to the heart of New Orleans — a city whose rhythm, flavor, and soul are deeply rooted in Black history. You’ll hear about traditions that have turned resistance into celebration and survival into art. In part 2 of this episode, I’m going to tell you the very dark tale of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and hopefully help you separate the fact from the folklore.  This week, we discuss black history, folklore, traditions, and twisted tales from New Orleans, Louisiana. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------ SOURCES: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-10/a-torture-chamber-is-uncovered-by-arsonhttps://hauntedhistorytours.com/blog/madame-delphine-lalaurie-the-infamous-mistress-of-horror-in-new-orleans/https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/womens-history-month-madame-delphine-lalauriehttps://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-new-orleans/lalaurie-mansion/https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1492Wikipedia https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent#:~:text=By%201860%2C%20New%20Orleans%20had,the%20Civil%20War%20and%20Reconstruction.https://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoricHomesNola/posts/1580428142758571/https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20120224-travelwise-the-birthplace-of-jazzhttps://www.organissimo.org/forum/topic/90512-new-orleans-and-jazz-history/https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/new-orleans-history-starter-pack-beginners-guide-understanding-crescent#:~:text=By%201860%2C%20New%20Orleans%20had,the%20Civil%20War%20and%20Reconstruction.https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/trapped-in-the-superdome-refuge-becomes-a-hellhole/https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/cultures/african-american/https://hgghh.org/blog/mardi-gras-enslaved-free-people-of-colorhttps://www.demondmelancon.com/culturehttps://mardigrastraditions.com/skull-and-bone-gang_2/https://www.creolegen.org/2015/02/06/history-of-the-original-illinois-club-1895/https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/krewe-of-zuluhttps://iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-04-08-cultural-appropriation-or-tradition-south-africans-slam-offensive-zulu-parade-in-new-orleans/https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/c4st4w/working_at_the_lalaurie_house/https://blog.nwf.org/2019/10/save-the-swamp-but-beware-the-rougarou/https://64parishes.org/entry/rougarou

    35 min

  4. FEB 18

    Episode 166: Paranormal Reddit Stories

    In today’s episode, the line between reality and the unknown grows a little thinner. You know those moments when something feels off—like the room suddenly gets colder, or you swear you heard someone whisper your name when no one’s around?  Today we’re diving into the unsettling world of real-life paranormal encounters. From talking to persons’ recently passed, to seeing a loved one’s doppelganger, these stories come from people who swear what they saw—and felt—was not of this world. So get comfortable… and maybe keep a light on, just in case. This is Reddit paranormal encounters! ------ Follow 13 Degrees of Screams: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C0PkkJesDZcdqRAzyipHJYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@13degreesofscreamsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-degrees-of-screams-a-horror-movie-podcast/id1649666095 ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------ SOURCES: Story 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1o38498/my_brother_saw_something_terrifying_at_my_dads/Story 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1purjlx/i_just_realized_i_lived_with_a_mimic_for_almost/Story 3a: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1q3swyf/spoke_with_a_deceased_woman_on_a_police_call/Story 3b: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1pp77ft/have_you_ever_seen_something_creepy_you_didnt/Story 3 credit: https://www.youtube.com/@UCeYQboUfxjz2a9HwAaajV3QStory 4: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1omxva2/i_cant_believe_i_actually_saw_a_ghost_the_other/Story 5: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1j2n6qn/my_husband_came_home_twice_today_what_is_it_called/

    39 min

  5. FEB 11

    Episode 165: The Rooftop Mystery- The Strange Death of Rey Rivera

    This case has been described as one of the most unusual cases Baltimore, Maryland has ever seen. On May 24th, 2006, police would find the body of a 32 year old man inside of a conference room at the Belvedere Hotel. It appeared the man had fallen over 20 feet from a nearby roof, plunging through the metal ceiling to his death. On the surface, this looked like a tragic suicide. But the further investigators dug into the case, they were only left with more questions. The Rooftop Mystery continues to perplex true crime enthusiasts to date, and this family is still left without answers. So let’s talk about it. This is the story of Rey Rivera.  If you have any information on the death of Rey Rivera, tips can be submitted to the Baltimore PD or to unsolved.com ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com------ SOURCES:Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” season 1 episode 1WikipediaReddithttps://prosecutorspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fact-sheet-on-the-death-of-rey-rivera.pdfhttps://www.calebkaltenbach.com/post/the-suspicious-case-of-rey-rivera-and-why-he-matters-part-1

    36 min

  6. FEB 4

    Episode 164: The Survival Stories of The Hales & Harrison Okene

    Kaydra is currently in the process of moving! So while she packs boxes and gets the new studio ready, please enjoy this double feature. First, Kaydra shares the story of Wayne and Mary Hale, and their survival after a train derailment and chlorine gas spill. This story has been told by Kaydra on another show but never on Perplexity.  Then, Kaydra rewinds all the way back to episode 52 where she shared her favorite survival story of all time! This is the story of Harrison Okene: the man who survived 3 DAYS underwater.  ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes!Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!!Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout!Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch!Subscribe to the YouTube channel! WebsiteFollow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast.Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com

    57 min
  7. TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHT: Christy Arlene Clayton

    JAN 30 · BONUS

    TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHT: Christy Arlene Clayton

    If you have any information regarding the murder of 25 year old Christy Arlene Clayton, you are urged to contact the Kalamazoo Police Department at (269) 337-8123.

    3 min
  8. Episode 163: Branch Davidian Cult- David Koresh & the Waco Siege

    JAN 28

    Episode 163: Branch Davidian Cult- David Koresh & the Waco Siege

    In 1993, the US Government served a search warrant against religious leader David Koresh. Koresh had been at the Mt Carmel Center in Waco, TX with a number of followers, including men, women, and children. The group had been stockpiling weapons and recently the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives known as the ATF had received a tip regarding illegal weapons on the premises. The ATF would arrive guns blazing… leading to a 51 day stand off, the largest gunfight on US soil since the Civil War, and arguably one of the biggest news stories in the world. This is the story of the Branch Davidian Compound and David Koresh.  SUPPORT TRULY TWISTED! https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pvr5mpNCgvToOehPV8xEE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truly-twisted/id1800597032 Get your CRUSHED I.C.E. t-shirt pre-ordered now. Proceeds go to Defending Our Neighbors Fund: https://crushedice.bigcartel.com ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: https://www.equip.org/articles/the-branch-davidians/ Wikipedia Netflix’s docuseries “Waco: An American Apocalypse” https://www.atf.gov/our-history/remembering-waco https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/texas/2023/04/19/449490/david-thibodeau-waco-siege-survivor-30th-anniversary-shares-story-book/ https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/branch-davidians-compound-burns

    1h 5m
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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.  Want more? Join the Perplexed Society

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